Lightyear Armadillo repurposed - now also with trucks...

[zemjw]

I hadn't realised the big ship was quite that big

The truck also looks quite a bit bigger than I was expecting.

I do like the fighters. I have one, but may pick up another one if I see them again.

[Daeothar]

...Hope you don't mind if I drop a comparison shot into your thread...

Not at all! In fact; many thanks for that. You made all the right comparissons, because I also have several Mantic Mules kicking around, and it looks as if they scale with the big green truck perfectly; just as I had hoped the size would be actually.

And yes; the Zurg Mothership is a BEAST. I really like the shape, but I don't think it'd be practical on the tabletop. Also; storage... But yes; painted black, it would be an incredible Sith ship!

The Zurg Fighter might be a better option for me though, later on. I have some alien forces requiring transportation and/or support, so that'll absolutely be an option

[Daeothar]

Muahahahaah!

[OSHIROmodels]

 

[Daeothar]

And even more evil laughter... 

One thing I can say about these Lightspeed vehicles; they are wonderfully over-engineered. The things I had to do to remove the cab from the one I'm converting! And there's also the fact that the inside of the rear cab is fully textured; even the walls!

The first will be painted up straight as-is, the second in the same pattern, but with an open bed and the third, I'm contemplating turning into a police response vehicle, possibly with a water cannon and window protection.

Lots to do, but they're really wonderful vehicles for sure...

[Mad Mecha Guy]

For UK gamers, have seem the the hyper sped sized Armadillo at the entertainer shop (£20 at present), no sign of the truck yet.

[Belgian]

Muahahahaah!

Quite like these maybe as 28mm dropships, where are these sold online in the EU, same with the trucks? Thanks

[Redmao]

Anyone got their hands on the blue Armadillo ship? In the Hyperspeed series, they made another Armadillo with lights and sounds. They added a claw underneath to grab minifigures and the cockpit looks like it has been modified from the original version so the figures can sit side by side. I was wondering if they modified anything else from the original brown release.

The Hyperspeed series is the best thing that came out of that movie. Fantastic line of vehicles that fits in our hobby

[Wachaza]

For UK gamers, have seem the the hyper sped sized Armadillo at the entertainer shop (£20 at present), no sign of the truck yet.

No sign in the UK. Anyone know the exact name of it to help in searches?

[Redmao]

The truck's name is the Star Command emergency vehicle.

[YPU]

It looks like there are 4 more fighters from this line releasing this month, if they sell as well as the others (not) they will probably see the bargain bins soon enough, another couple of cool ships I think.

https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/lightyear-hyperspeed-xl04-vehicle-and-buzz-figure/mthmh61









Though I will say between these and the fighters already released its all kinda flowing together now, they are al variants on the same theme right?

[Mad Mecha Guy]

those new fighters look, might add to my collection.   will be good addition to 6 other design.

[Redmao]

Great new additions. These really look like they came out of the old arcade shooters of the 80's.
I like how #8 really looks different from the others.

[Daeothar]

8 is my favourite too; those lines somehow just work! 

[YPU]

Yeah 8 does kinda stand out as doing its own thing doesn't it?

I really like #5's engines from the rear, there is some great greebling on there, on the inside side of the engine blocks as well but its moulded in white.
The store sample image seem to have a defective piece on the right engine nozzle though!